Gala Night of St Stephens Parish Charity Ball and Reunion
St Johns Hall on Moon Street hosted the Old North End parish reunion with flags, lights, and a grand ball. Distinguishing attendees included Mayor Matthews and numerous lawmakers. Musical program by the National Guards Orchestra preceded a literary program and a long list of city officials and dignitaries.
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Old North End
Mamie
Kitty Kelly
Waitty
Leo Knapp
John F. Fitzgerald
Marshal Fitzgerald
The New Populist Senator
Omana February 8 report praises Judge Allen elected to the senatorship. He is described as capable and moderate on money and tariff. The piece blames Republicans for backing a railroad candidate and asserts Allen will serve well and rank above other Populist Senators, being Republican on state issues.
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Omana
Judge Allen
Allen
Heated Debates in French Chamber Over Panama Scandal
In Paris February 8 the Chamber of Deputies swirled in a Panama debate. Jaures urged socialism as remedy while Deschanel countered, votes showed government support for Cavaignac and Rouvier probes, with interruptions and strong rhetoric marking the session. Ribot defended the ministry amid accusations of Panama affair misuses and political maneuvering.
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Professor Jaures
Paul Deschanel
Protessor Jaures
M. Ribot
M. C Vaignac
M. Cavaignac
Pierre Richard
Baron de Reinach
Reinach
Rouvier
Secret Service
Fire at Cole's Hotel kills cook and injures two
Two alarms respond to a blaze at Grosvenor estate hotel on Dyer street. The 1786 wooden structure suffers about 7000 in loss, fully insured. Jane Kelly dies of smoke inhalation. Delia Alexander hospitalized in critical condition. A man dropped a lamp starting the fire. two men badly injured.
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Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
Potter Trial Testimony Deliberations Extend Into Night
Potter jury failed to reach a verdict by 10 o clock after robust defense by Col Hopkins and a closing by Governor Robinson. Judge Putnam charged the jury on whether teller initials were essential to certification. Court recessed until morning with sealed verdict option if reached.
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Asa P. Potter
Foreman Crane
Teller Jordan
Udze Putnam
Bancroft
Fellows Encampment Session Admits Fifty Five Members
The Grand Encampment of Massachusetts I O O F met in annual session at Odd Fellows Hall. Reports were satisfactory and fifty five new members were admitted.
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Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
New officers elected for Masonic bodies in area towns
Oscar A. Marden of Stoughton was named grand pa triaach and William S. French of Newton became high priest. Winslow J. Rowell of Lynn was chosen grand senior warden, Charles D. Cole of Hoston grand scribe, Nathaniel A. Berry of Salem grand treasurer, and Charles A. Mayo of Malden named representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge.
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Oscar A. Marden
Stoughton
William S. French
Newton
Winslow J. Rowell
Lynn
Charles D. Cole
Hoston
Nathaniel A. Berry
Salem
Charles A. Mayo
Malden
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Consolidation talk widens as Old Colony and New Haven plan mergers
Reports from Washington and Boston indicate a proposed plan uniting the Old Colony and the New York New Haven Hartford systems with stock exchanges and an expanded board. Officials promise faster New York service and possible five hour trains, while Boston merchants weigh benefits against doubts.
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Old Colony
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Connecticut Associated Press
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
C. P. Clark
Exchange of Stock
Shore Line
New England
New Haven
Post
Boston
Harvard Crimson Crew Juggles Lineup Ahead of Spring Season
Harvard crews adjust to midyear exams with Cummings the lone veteran still not training fully. Newell to join after exams. First crew features Johnson at stroke with Fear ing and Eddy among others, Burgess returns as final rower. Second crew includes Purdon Saltonstall Williams Miller Davis Burgess Johnston Sp Blake. Ice delay may push river rowing later than last year.
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Harvard
Cummings
Newell
Johnson
Fearing
Eddy
Davis
Stearns
Earle
Potter
Purdon
Saltonstall
Williams
Miller
Burgess
Johnston
Blake
Springfield Oil Well Opened by Local Landowner
Springfield reports that on February 9 Engineer Marsh of Spencer will begin drilling on land owned by Rev. C. H. Caton of Brookfield after assays show high quality petroleum. Two companies are prepared to purchase the property.
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Springfield
Marsh of Spencer
C. H. Caton
Brookfield
Salvation Ou Eases Rheumatism Fear
The note suggests Salvation Ou as a remedy easing rheumatic twinges, implying relief for sufferers who fear the pain. It presents a hopeful claim tied to its effectiveness and reassurance for those with rheumatism.
Fighting the Wheat Tax in Argentine
Government troops in Santa Fe captured 200 agrarian rebels resisting the wheat tax and brought them to the capital. The provincial governor ordered their liberation after an address condemning the resistance to lawful authority. The wheat tax faces renewed opposition across agricultural colonies in Argentina.
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Buenos Ayres
Santa Fe
Argentine
Smiths Stepson Lynched in Texas Frontier Tragedy
News from Parts Texas reports that Will Butler a colored man was found yesterday hanged to a tree limb and riddled with bullets on Hickory Creek five miles southeast of the city He was the stepson of Henry Smith who had been cremated here February 1 and who gained notoriety during the search for Switch by claiming to know his whereabouts but refusing to say.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Emil Goussot
Boulangis
Sein
Rouvier
Deves
Grevy
Renault
M. Gousset
Tribune
M. Rouvier
Panama Company
Chamber
M. Bourgeois
Republic
Godefroy Cavaignac
Panama
France
Deroulede
M. Cavaignac
M. Deroulede
Strong
Long
Colonel Hopkins
Asa P. Potter
Robinson
Potter
Evans & Co
Parts
Tex
Will Butler
Hickory Creek
Butler
Henry Smith
Switch
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Claims Asthma Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for asthma, urging readers to try the product for relief from breathing difficulties.
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Dr. Bull
Boston business leaders weigh Old Colony sale impact
Boston businessmen express mixed views on the Old Colony New York New Haven Hartford deal. Some favor potential competition and a five hour New York run, others fear loss of influence and favor keeping Old Colony identity. Residents note historic growth and liberal train policies.
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Boston
Old Colony
Massachusetts
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Post
Benjamin Phipps
Here
Shore Road
Charles G. Roberts
New York, New Haven
New England
Fred N. Cheney
Chamber of Commerce
Ww. O. Blaney
W. H. Sayward
Providence
Freeman Fisher
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T. F. Swan
Cornhill
Mass
Washington Street
ST. Stephens
Father Moran
St. John’s Hall
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Leary
Alderman Lee
Lomasney
Flood
Mooney
Galvin
David F. Barry
Common Council
O. Kane
E B. J. Donovan
W. S. McNary
W. J. Donovan
Harvey N. Collison
Sullivan
Senator Kennedy
Edward McLaughlin
Dr. J. Milerick
David Collins
Thomas O’callaghan
John Miller
Henry J. Kennedy
Joseph Burke
Captain Cain
John Quinn
Edwin Goff
William J. McIntire
Dennis Cadigan
W. O. Kelly
H. F. Naphen
W. D. Collins
John H. McInerney
J. J. Crowley
M. D. Collins
John H. McDonough
Democratic City Committee
William F. Donovan
Patrick A. Collins
John EF. Fitzgerald
Jarrett J. Barry
Daniel D. Rourke
Daniel Sheehan
Edward J. Flynn
Thomas McCullough
John Feeney
Charles Logue
John F. Gillspie
James A. Douerty
Richard F. Field
Tufts
Sam's Kidder
Federal ST
Keirussars
Ill
Hendrickson
L. M. Churchill
Allen Hall
Cotumeus
Gibson
Big Four
Washixndton
Tremont St
H. P. Vieth
Anute
IL Life Ins. CO
J. T. Phelps
M. G
M. de Bandt
Cavaiznac
Norbert de Benoit
Aveyron
Tolay
Putnam
Fulham
C. A. Marden
Codman
Thayer
Dist, Atty
Sherman Hoar
Harvey Pratt
Charles R. Codman
John R. Thayer
Worcester
United States
Cleveland
Th Administration
Colonel Codman
Pos
Patrick Maguire
United States District Attorney
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
Plymouth
Norfolk
Congress
Pratt
Internal Revenue
Heport
John Ke, Fitzgerald
Crimson Crew
Smith
NEW Merchant Marine
Washington
Foster
Treasury Department
Inman
City of New York
City of Paris
Puitapdelphia
Speyer & Co
Drexels
Reading Railroad
Pennsyvania Railroad
COLN
Essex St
Kings Bohemian
Longwood Avenue
Rexbury
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